A place called Lygeanburgh near Waulud’s Bank (which is in nearby Leagrave) was one of four settlements mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle captured by Cuthwulf, (Prince of Wessex) in 571.

In the thirteenth century, Limbury lay in Flitt Hundred, which was under the control of the manor of Luton.

At the end of the nineteenth century, Limbury was a small hamlet approximately two miles from Luton, near Leagrave village.

[6][7] In the early part of the 20th century, Luton was rapidly changing from a hat manufacturing town to one relying mainly on engineering.

New factories were being built in the town as well as the existing ones expanding, mainly in the motor industry (Vauxhall moved to Luton in 1905).

It was built by Arthur Cole, who had signed a contract the previous August 1905 with the church that included the line, 'I... agree to build a chapel (at Limbury)... and (it) shall be finished in every particular so that the opening services may be held on Good Friday, 1906.

Neighbouring areas are Marsh Farm and Bramingham to the north, Saints to the south, Leagrave to the west, and Runfold to the east.

[12] The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton North and the MP is Sarah Owen (Labour).